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dutifully

[doo-tuh-flee, dyoo-] / ˈdu tə fli, ˈdyu- /




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Dutifully but vacantly, he keeps an all-night vigil by her coffin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Dutifully, I handed my passport and boarding pass to a member of BA ground crew, who glanced at them both and waved me through.

From BBC • May 16, 2025

Dutifully, fill-in Max Mitchell checked the box with a false start just before the two-minute warning.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2024

Dutifully, he follows, the sun dazzling as he turns his belly to the surface.

From National Geographic • Oct. 23, 2023

Dutifully she picked up the baby girl they had indicated and took her to the changing table.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry




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